Why It Physically Hurts When You Have a Broken Heart and How to Heal It

It may sound dramatic, but anyone who's gone through a terrible breakup knows that you can physically feel the effects of a broken heart. Ouuuuucccchhh.

But the good news is that at least you're not crazy: It's real! Science confirms! Observe this video explaining why you feel physical pain during emotional trauma, and how you can soothe your achy-breaky heart:

Surrounding yourself with friends and family is basically the emotional equivalent of a dose of Tylenol, a heating pack, and a gentle massage for your aching muscles. Sweet relief!

What physical ways do you feel heartbreak? Pain in your chest? Loss of appetite? Total exhaustion?